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Bogus Basin, Boise

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Ski Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a ski area in the western United States, located in southwest Idaho in Boise County, sixteen road miles (26 km) north-northeast of the city of Boise.

Bogus is operated by the Bogus Basin Recreation Association, a non-profit organization, on private and leased land in the Boise National Forest. Ski season generally runs from Thanksgiving weekend until the weekend preceding April 15, depending on snow conditions. The area also has cross-country skiing on 23 miles (37 km) of Nordic trails.

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  • By BillK465
    very close to Boise. Only took a half hour to get up the roads, but WOW beautiful. We brought a lunch and had lunch on the mountain. A great way to spend an afternoon  more »
  • By Mike T
    The drive from Boise to the top of Bogus Basin is short19 miles up you gain almost 4000 ft in that drive ! The road is narrow and windy , I drive it on my motorcycle , I love it The view on top is...  more »
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  • By Rob Robinson
    Took a drive up to Bogus Basin couple of weeks ago first time to visit the area was not impressed with the food was served cold and very expensive
  • By Kristine Rhoads
    OMG!WHAT A BLAST. .FELL IN LOVE WITH MOUNTAIN COASTER. .THE BEST FUN EVER
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